Food

Replaces anything

Substitutes for love

Quenches anger

Removes rejection

Food is my companion

My friend, my buddy

My shield, my comfort, my solace

My enemy, my protector

Holds the key to my cage

Keeps the world at bay

Food is my companion

My friend, my buddy

Always available

Not illegal

Not immoral

Will not make me pregnant

Food is my companion

My friend, my buddy

Sweet or salty

Smooth or crunchy

Greasy

I like lots of it

Food is my companion

My friend, my buddy

Laurel Lindberg, June 18, 1997